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This document is a portion of a legal instruction, likely for a jury, from the criminal case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on August 10, 2022. It clarifies that the defendant, Ms. Maxwell, is presumed innocent and does not bear the burden of proving her innocence; instead, the government must prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt for each charge. The document also provides a detailed definition of 'reasonable doubt,' emphasizing it must be based on reason and evidence, not speculation or sympathy.
People (2)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Ms. Maxwell | Defendant |
The person whose trial is being discussed, subject of the presumption of innocence and burden of proof.
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| defendant | Defendant |
General term for the accused in a criminal case, referring to Ms. Maxwell.
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| Name | Type | Context |
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| government | government agency |
The entity that has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
The entity responsible for reporting/transcribing the proceedings.
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Key Quotes (3)
"Ms. Maxwell does not have to prove her innocence. The presumption of innocence was with Ms. Maxwell when the trial began, and remains with Ms. Maxwell unless and until you're convinced that the government has proven her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as to each charge."Source
— Court/Judge (implicit)
(Explaining the burden of proof and presumption of innocence in a criminal trial.)
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"It's always the government's burden to prove each of the elements of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt."Source
— Court/Judge (implicit)
(Reiterating the burden of proof in a criminal case.)
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"A reasonable doubt is a doubt based in reason and arising out of the evidence in the case or the lack of evidence. It is a doubt that a reasonable person has after carefully weighing all of the evidence in the case. Reasonable doubt is a doubt that appeals to your reason, your judgment, your experience, and your common sense. Reasonable doubt is not whim or speculation; it's not an excuse to avoid an unpleasant duty, nor is it sympathy for the defendant."Source
— Court/Judge (implicit)
(Defining 'reasonable doubt' for the jury in a criminal case.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 191 of 257 3025
LCKVMAX8
1 testifying, of calling any witness, or locating or producing
2 any evidence. In other words, Ms. Maxwell does not have to
3 prove her innocence. The presumption of innocence was with Ms.
4 Maxwell when the trial began, and remains with Ms. Maxwell
5 unless and until you're convinced that the government has
6 proven her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as to each charge.
7 Even though Ms. Maxwell has presented evidence in her
8 defense, the presumption of innocence remains with her, and it
9 is not her burden to prove that she is innocent. It's always
10 the government's burden to prove each of the elements of the
11 crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt.
12 Instruction No. 8. Reasonable doubt.
13 The question that naturally arises is what is a
14 reasonable doubt? What does that phrase mean? The words
15 almost define themselves.
16 A reasonable doubt is a doubt based in reason and
17 arising out of the evidence in the case or the lack of
18 evidence. It is a doubt that a reasonable person has after
19 carefully weighing all of the evidence in the case. Reasonable
20 doubt is a doubt that appeals to your reason, your judgment,
21 your experience, and your common sense. Reasonable doubt is
22 not whim or speculation; it's not an excuse to avoid an
23 unpleasant duty, nor is it sympathy for the defendant.
24 The law in a criminal case is that it is sufficient if
25 the guilt of the defendant is established beyond a reasonable
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00014591
LCKVMAX8
1 testifying, of calling any witness, or locating or producing
2 any evidence. In other words, Ms. Maxwell does not have to
3 prove her innocence. The presumption of innocence was with Ms.
4 Maxwell when the trial began, and remains with Ms. Maxwell
5 unless and until you're convinced that the government has
6 proven her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as to each charge.
7 Even though Ms. Maxwell has presented evidence in her
8 defense, the presumption of innocence remains with her, and it
9 is not her burden to prove that she is innocent. It's always
10 the government's burden to prove each of the elements of the
11 crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt.
12 Instruction No. 8. Reasonable doubt.
13 The question that naturally arises is what is a
14 reasonable doubt? What does that phrase mean? The words
15 almost define themselves.
16 A reasonable doubt is a doubt based in reason and
17 arising out of the evidence in the case or the lack of
18 evidence. It is a doubt that a reasonable person has after
19 carefully weighing all of the evidence in the case. Reasonable
20 doubt is a doubt that appeals to your reason, your judgment,
21 your experience, and your common sense. Reasonable doubt is
22 not whim or speculation; it's not an excuse to avoid an
23 unpleasant duty, nor is it sympathy for the defendant.
24 The law in a criminal case is that it is sufficient if
25 the guilt of the defendant is established beyond a reasonable
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
DOJ-OGR-00014591
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